Norway beat Brazil in the round of 16. Haaland scored twice. Simple enough on the surface, except Brazil is a five-time champion that sat near the top of nearly every outright board before the draw even happened, so this wasn't just an early exit, it was the kind of result that forces a book to rebuild a market almost from scratch. All three co-hosts were out before the quarterfinals even got going. Books including Bizbet spent the next several days…

FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition in North America garnered plenty of criticism. However, strong performances by several smaller nations this summer have demonstrated the wisdom behind the governing body’s radical move. With that in mind, read on as we assess why the World Cup expansion has delivered the desired results, despite a familiar quarter-final line-up. Expansion fuels heightened interest in Asia A record nine teams from the Asian Football…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already living up to its billing as the biggest and most ambitious tournament in history. With 48 nations competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and billions around the globe watching on, the commercial opportunity is huge. Gaming brands are keen to make their presence felt, and they’re doing so in a multitude of ways. A Tournament Built for Digital Entertainment The sheer scale of the 2026 FIFA World…

The first couple of weeks at the 2026 World Cup have been a thrilling showcase of elite-level international football. Several of the big guns have delivered statement performances, while a handful of shock results have kept neutral fans happy. Without further ado, read on as we look at the latest odds in some of the main outright betting markets, starting with the outright prices. Outright winner The latest World Cup betting odds are as follows: France - 4/1 Spain -…

Taking place once every four years, the World Cup changes the mood around the world. For its duration, millions of people set everything else aside to watch the world-class football. It is an event that sparks strong emotions in fans, bringing people together around televisions and into pubs to cheer for their favorite countries and teams. The excitement of a goal leads to celebrations across countries at the same time. Football creates stories which people will never forget in their…

Spain have lifted the World Cup just once, in 2010, but that single triumph sits at the end of a long line of memorable tournament performers. From the goalscorers of the 1980s to the side that finally conquered the world in South Africa, La Roja have given the competition plenty to remember. They arrive at the 2026 finals as one of the favourites, ranked second in the world by FIFA, and their attackers feature prominently in the Spain top goal…